Postcode LS27 8JU is located in a major urban area, within the Morley South ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Morley East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morley East is £51,312 per year. The nearest station is Morley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Scatcherd Park.
Morley East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Morley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morley East is £51,312 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from LS27 8JU.
Morley East near LS27 8JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morley | N/A | Walking directions to Morley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Scatcherd Park | Medium | Walking directions to Scatcherd Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lewisham Park | Small | Walking directions to Lewisham Park |
Based on 333 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Morley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £752,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £361,250 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 108 | £237,750 | £312 |
| Terraced | 125 | £179,995 | £235 |
| Flats | 52 | £121,250 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £231,250 | £72,950 | £144,250 | £110,500 |
| 2017 | £271,248 | £94,000 | £164,975 | £124,000 |
| 2018 | £284,950 | £112,000 | £170,725 | £117,995 |
| 2019 | £284,995 | £97,500 | £168,500 | £126,500 |
| 2020 | £287,995 | £147,498 | £185,000 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £324,995 | £105,000 | £199,950 | £146,250 |
| 2022 | £339,975 | £110,000 | £224,975 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £126,000 | £233,498 | £152,000 |
| 2024 | £347,000 | £100,000 | £226,000 | £167,500 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £131,250 | £232,000 | £174,975 |
| 2026 | £317,000 | £110,000 | £237,750 | £175,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224 | £136 | £180 | £153 |
| 2017 | £241 | £153 | £201 | £157 |
| 2018 | £252 | £168 | £223 | £158 |
| 2019 | £258 | £166 | £219 | £173 |
| 2020 | £269 | £246 | £230 | £181 |
| 2021 | £289 | £168 | £255 | £190 |
| 2022 | £326 | £182 | £282 | £212 |
| 2023 | £320 | £202 | £279 | £195 |
| 2024 | £320 | £183 | £284 | £229 |
| 2025 | £322 | £208 | £296 | £228 |
| 2026 | £328 | £192 | £312 | £233 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS27 8JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 8, Albert Road, Leeds, LS27 8JU | Terraced | Freehold | £199,995 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 10, Albert Road, Leeds, LS27 8JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £204,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 35, Station Road, Leeds, LS27 8JR | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 43, Station Road, Leeds, LS27 8JR | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 20, Louis House, Pullman Court, Leeds, LS27 8PT | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 |
In the LS27 8JU postcode area, located within Morley East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS27 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | T P Patel | 2 New Bank Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8NA | Walking directions to T P Patel |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Victoria Road, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9NU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Fulton's Foods | Market Square, Hope Street, Leeds, LS27 8HA | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Windsor Court, Leeds, LS27 9BG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Ishis | 39a Peel Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8RG | Walking directions to Ishis |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS27 8JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Burnham
Morley South - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Sewards
Leeds South West and Morley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS27 8JU records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS27 8JU in Morley East is £202,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 333 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS27 8JU, including Seven Hills Primary School (Good), Morley Victoria Primary School (Outstanding) and Queenswood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS27 8JU is Morley, about 578 m away.
LS27 8JU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,124 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley covering LS27 8JU is Mark Sewards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Michael Burnham (Reform UK).